Call for Artists: 2009 Commonwealth Awards

The Massachusetts Cultural Council invites artists to submit a proposal for the works of art that will be presented to the 2009 Commonwealth Award winners.

The Commonwealth Awards are the state’s highest honor in the arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences. The Awards are presented every two years to individuals and organizations that have made extraordinary contributions to the cultural life of Massachusetts.

View examples of past Commonwealth Award art objects.

The MCC will commission an artist to create ten art objects; nine for the award winners and one distinctive piece to be presented to the Keynote Speaker. The selected artist will be notified by December 15, 2008. All ten art award objects must be completed and delivered by January 9, 2009. The total budget may not exceed $6,500 (approximately $650 per object)

The following materials must be emailed or hand delivered to Neluka Levy. The deadline for submissions is 5:00 pm on Tuesday, December 9, 2008.

• Signed 2009 Commonwealth Awards Object Proposal Form
• Artist Resume
• Drawings or photographs of proposed art object

Submission info:

Email: neluka.levy@art.state.ma.us
Address: 10 St. James Ave, 3rd floor, Boston, MA 02116
Fax: 617-727-0044